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Old 07-10-2007, 08:02 PM   #1
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Brand: Hotpoint
Model Number: tfhw24r
Age: 1 - 4 years

just bought a used hotpoint 23 cu. side by side. worked fine for a couple weeks, now, fridge side too hot. then two days ago, the freezer stopped as well. we checked out the compressor and it wasn't running. we unplugged for a while the tried again. compressor on and worked great for about 24 hr, now fridge hot. found some ice on bottom wall of freezer and it is a frostfree model. maybe something is blocked???? compressor seems to work fine. help.
 
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Need to pull freezer back panel and check frost pattern. If totally frosted defrost with hair dryer and check defrost thermostat and heater.
 
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how do i know where to find the defrost thermostat and heater? where are they located and are the parts easily replaceable?
 
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They are right behind the freezer panel.
 
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